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Compare train and coach for Lincoln to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £34, and a coach costs an average of £29.
Distance: 158 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to Stansted
Trains from Lincoln to Stansted run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Lincoln to Stansted trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Lincoln and Stansted from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lincoln to Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln to Stansted by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Stansted
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
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